Asociación entre Estrés laboral e Inteligencia Emocional en Docentes de una Institución Educativa oficial en Medellín
El estudio analizó la relación entre el estrés laboral, el síndrome de burnout y la inteligencia emocional en docentes de Básica Secundaria y Media de una institución educativa oficial de Medellín durante el año 2025. El estrés laboral se concibe como una respuesta ante exigencias que superan las capacidades individuales, mientras que el burnout representa una consecuencia crónica caracterizada por agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y realización personal. La inteligencia emocional, entendida como la capacidad de reconocer, comprender y regular las emociones propias y ajenas, puede actuar como un factor protector frente al desgaste docente. La investigación adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo con alcance descriptivo-correlacional y diseño predictivo simple, empleando instrumentos validados para medir los niveles de estrés laboral, burnout e inteligencia emocional en una muestra conformada por docentes de básica secundaria y media. Los datos se analizaron estadísticamente para establecer relaciones entre las variables. Los resultados mostraron una correlación significativa entre el estrés, el burnout y la inteligencia emocional, evidenciando que cuando el agotamiento emocional aumenta, los docentes tienden a experimentar menor realización personal y mayor despersonalización. Sin embargo, las dimensiones de atención y reparación emocional demostraron tener efectos positivos al asociarse con una mayor satisfacción y bienestar laboral. Estos hallazgos confirman que la inteligencia emocional contribuye a reducir los efectos del estrés y el burnout, actuando como un recurso protector que promueve la salud mental, mejora el clima institucional y fortalece la calidad educativa. Se resalta la necesidad de fomentar el desarrollo emocional en el ámbito docente.
Abstract The study analyzed the relationship between work-related stress, burnout syndrome, and emotional intelligence in elementary and secondary school teachers at a public educational institution in Medellín during the year 2025. Work-related stress is conceived as a response to demands that exceed individual capacities, while burnout represents a chronic consequence characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal fulfillment. Emotional intelligence, understood as the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate one’s own and others’ emotions, can act as a protective factor against teacher burnout. The research adopted a quantitative approach with a descriptive-correlational scope and a simple predictive design, using validated instruments to measure levels of work-related stress, burnout, and emotional intelligence in a sample of elementary and secondary school teachers. The data were statistically analyzed to establish relationships between the variables. The results showed a significant correlation between stress, burnout, and emotional intelligence, demonstrating that when emotional exhaustion increases, teachers tend to experience lower personal fulfillment and greater depersonalization. However, the dimensions of emotional attention and repair demonstrated positive effects, being associated with greater job satisfaction and well-being. These findings confirm that emotional intelligence contributes to reducing the effects of stress and burnout, acting as a protective resource that promotes mental health, improves the institutional climate, and strengthens educational quality. The need to foster emotional development in teaching is highlighted.
Abstract The study analyzed the relationship between work-related stress, burnout syndrome, and emotional intelligence in elementary and secondary school teachers at a public educational institution in Medellín during the year 2025. Work-related stress is conceived as a response to demands that exceed individual capacities, while burnout represents a chronic consequence characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal fulfillment. Emotional intelligence, understood as the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate one’s own and others’ emotions, can act as a protective factor against teacher burnout. The research adopted a quantitative approach with a descriptive-correlational scope and a simple predictive design, using validated instruments to measure levels of work-related stress, burnout, and emotional intelligence in a sample of elementary and secondary school teachers. The data were statistically analyzed to establish relationships between the variables. The results showed a significant correlation between stress, burnout, and emotional intelligence, demonstrating that when emotional exhaustion increases, teachers tend to experience lower personal fulfillment and greater depersonalization. However, the dimensions of emotional attention and repair demonstrated positive effects, being associated with greater job satisfaction and well-being. These findings confirm that emotional intelligence contributes to reducing the effects of stress and burnout, acting as a protective resource that promotes mental health, improves the institutional climate, and strengthens educational quality. The need to foster emotional development in teaching is highlighted.
Analizar la relación entre el Estrés Laboral y la Inteligencia Emocional en docentes de Básica Secundaria y Media de una Institución Educativa Oficial en la Ciudad de Medellín durante el año 2025.
Rendón Montoya, W. J. (2025) Asociación entre Estrés laboral e Inteligencia Emocional en Docentes de una Institución Educativa oficial en Medellín. [Monografía, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - UNIMINUTO]. Repositorio UNIMINUTO.
